Certified Surgical First Assistant - Ambulatory OR Excellence

Physicians Pavilion Surgery Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Physicians Pavilion Surgery Center in Smyrna, TN seeks a Certified First Assist to work under the operating surgeon, serving as first/second assistant and ensuring safe, efficient outcomes. Responsibilities include assisting with exposure, hemostasis, patient positioning, and room turnover, while maintaining communication with the surgical team.

The role requires a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program graduate with CSFA, CSA, and BCLS/BLS certifications, plus at least one year of OR

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting and CSFA credential
• BLS certification is required
• One year OR experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential required
• Valid BCLS certification upon employment (online not acceptable)

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon as first/second assistant during operative procedures including exposure and hemostasis
• Restock and change over rooms between cases
• Communicate needs with the surgeon prior to cases and relay information to the surgical team
• Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, and draping according to protocol
• Support anesthesia in maintaining patient temperature and exposure during procedures
• Provide suction, irrigation, and sponging to facilitate hemostasis
• Assist with skin or external suturing and stapling as directed by the surgeon

Skills

CSFA credential

BLS certification

OR experience

CSA certified

BCLS certification

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program

Job description

Physicians Pavilion Surgery Center in Smyrna, TN seeks a Certified First Assist to work under the operating surgeon, serving as first/second assistant and ensuring safe, efficient outcomes. Responsibilities include assisting with exposure, hemostasis, patient positioning, and room turnover, while maintaining communication with the surgical team.

The role requires a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program graduate with CSFA, CSA, and BCLS/BLS certifications, plus at least one year of OR